Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)
Remove the tonneau cover.
REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD
Remove the No. 1 deck board.
REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD
Detach the 5 clips and remove the No. 2 deck board.
REMOVE FRONT DECK FLOOR BOX
Remove the 3 bolts and front deck floor box.
REMOVE LOWER DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH
Detach the claw and 2 guides, and remove the lower deck trim side board.
REMOVE LOWER DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH
w/o Rear No. 2 Seat:
Detach the 4 claws and remove the deck floor box.
w/ Rear No. 2 Seat:
Remove the bolt.
Detach the 3 claws and guide, and remove the deck floor box.
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH
w/o Rear No. 2 Seat:
Detach the 2 claws and guide, and remove the deck floor box.
w/ Rear No. 2 Seat:
Remove the bolt.
Detach the 2 claws and guide, and remove the deck floor box.
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/ Spare Tire)
Remove the rear deck floor box.
REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER
Detach the 6 claws and 4 guides, and remove the rear deck trim cover.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
| *1 | Front Pillar Garnish Clip |
Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and detach the 2 clips.
Tech Tips
Allow the front pillar garnish to hang by the front pillar garnish clip.
| *1 | Front Pillar Garnish Clip |
| *2 | Protective Tape |
Turn the end of the front pillar garnish clip 90° with needle-nose pliers and remove it from the front pillar garnish.
Note
Front pillar garnish clips are reusable if they are not removed from the vehicle and have no damage.
Replace the front pillar garnish clips with new ones if they are removed from the vehicle.
Tech Tips
Tape the tips of the needle-nose pliers before use.
Detach the 2 claws and remove the front pillar garnish.
| *1 | Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly |
| *2 | Adhesive Tape |
| *3 | Protective Cover |
w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:
Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.
Completely cover the airbag with a cloth or nylon sheet and secure the ends of the cover with adhesive tape as shown in the illustration.
Note
Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip.
REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the front deck side trim cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE SERVICE HOLE COVER
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to remove the deck trim side service hole cover on the other side.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and 2 guides, and remove the deck trim side service hole cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for all the luggage hold belt strikers.
Remove the bolt and luggage hold belt striker.
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
w/ Rear No. 1 Seat:
Remove the bolt and rear No. 1 seat belt anchor.
w/ Rear No. 2 Seat:
Remove the bolt and rear No. 2 seat belt anchor
Remove the 2 bolts.
Detach the 6 clips and 7 claws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the deck trim side panel.
REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT LENS AND BODY LH
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 3 nuts.
Detach the clip and remove the rear combination light lens and body.